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Council Minutes of 8/3/99 approval of the Architectural Review Board. The committee recommended ,~, approval. • Ordinance 99-75, which requires the construction or reconstruction of sidewalks in the public right-of--way abutting commercial property when it is in the process of development or redevelopment. The committee recommended approval. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Dennis Lambert, 25057 Carey Lane, spoke about three items: 1. The bike path on Cedar Point hill, which is under construction and does not contain a walking area. He is afraid there will be nothing but a yellow line to divide the walkers from the riders down that very dangerous hill. Mr. Lambert would like Council to consider some sort of fencing or guardrail for the walkers and the bikers. 2. The Park-n-Ride issue was discussed at a public meeting as a zoning issue. He believes that it should be assigned to chairperson Miller's Transportation Committee for investigation. Also, he believes the residents would appreciate having some sort of input or investigation at that level prior to the introduction of legislation. 3. He believes motorists who tailgate, especially truckers, have become a very serious safety issue on our streets and highways. Mr. Lambert would like Council to consider legislation concerning tailgating and make sure that it is enforced on the freeways and roads of North Olmsted. President Saringer asked Public Safety Committee chairperson Nashar to consult with the Safety Director on the matter of current laws regarding tailgating. Mr. Nashar agreed that tailgating was a serious issue and not confined to truckers-passenger vehicles are speeding and tailgating also. He will look into the matter to see what enforcement issues can be used to address this. Mr. Miller noted that he had been considering a "road rage" ordinance and has been advised by the County Prosecutor's office that we do have ordinances on the books to address that issue. Motorists can be cited under the fail to yield an assured clear distance ordinances and reckless operation ordinances. As to the matter of the Park-n-Ride, Mr. Miller noted that there was a glitch in notification and he was not informed about the meeting, otherwise he would have been there. On the matter of Cedar Point hill, Law Director Gareau noted that was a county project-designed and constructed by Cuyahoga County. Mr. Lambert suggested that the city might want to fund some sort of guardrail to protect the citizens who walk up and down the hill. With regard to the Park-n-Ride, Mr. O'Grady said he felt there was more to be discussed. As to Cedar Point hill, he agreed there is no room for the walkers/bikers and perhaps the city should inquire about the county's intent. On the tailgating issue, he would defer to the Law Department but believes the laws that are in place should cover the issue. Dave Dillon, 31143 Lily Lane, said two months ago a tree limb came off a tree in his father-in-law's yard and extended across Clague Road. Knowing that getting a tree service to come and take care of it would probably be a long process, he called the Service Department. The Service Department came out and took care of the problem quickly. He wished to commend the Council and the administration and especially the Service Department, which is headed by Mr. Bohlmann, for the nice, fine job they did for 7